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kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
3.5 ⭐s. This was good! My first from Neil Gaiman, and while I like his writing well enough, this didn't blow me away. The premise was solid, very folktale-esque, and I loved the twist at the end. Will definitely be picking up more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
allison_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a speedy read. Like... really speedy. I'm someone who normally caps out at about 60 pages a day when they're reading something that doesn't need to get done right away and I finished this in one sitting. I think this comes from a combination of the narrator, a 7-year-old boy caught in this fantastical world, and how fast-paced we run through this adventure. Gaiman only spends as much time as he needs to on each plot point and piece of character development. Because of that, I didn't get especially attached to any of the characters and in the same vein, didn't feel any strong animosity towards the villain.
With that in mind, this has the mythological feel that's common for Gaiman and that I always appreciate. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a quick hit of fantasy in their life.
With that in mind, this has the mythological feel that's common for Gaiman and that I always appreciate. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a quick hit of fantasy in their life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Violence
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